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Buckhorn
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Booking Window: 6 months
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Buckhorn Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Buckhorn Campground in Glenn County is located 51 min west of Chico, CA with an elevation of 522 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 61 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 150 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $200.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Due to a PG&E power line issue, a generator is operating 24 hours a day to maintain power to the campground water system. Campsites 1–10 may be most impacted by generator noise.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
For questions, please contact the office at (530) 865-4781.
Buckhorn Recreation Area – Limited Sanitation Facilities
The Buckhorn Recreation Area is scheduled to reopen on 1 April 2026. Due to ongoing sanitation infrastructure issues, flushing toilets and showers will not be available. Portable restrooms and handwashing stations will be in place to support public health and safety. These facilities will be located near existing restroom areas.
Potable water and dump stations will remain available for visitor use.
We appreciate the public’s patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the Project Office at (530) 865-4781.
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Campsite Reviews (285)
3.8 out of 5
| 5 star | 38% | |
| 4 star | 27% | |
| 3 star | 16% | |
| 2 star | 9% | |
| 1 star | 8% |
@MarianneM51974 · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #10
Always love stopping here, great campground.
Excellent
@MichaelW725874 · Camped on May 6, 2025 at Campsite #29
The only thing I wish was a little better (no complaints here though) is that the area to place a tent at BH29 is sloped on the hillside. Maybe flatten the area out a little bit more. My stay was great and the weather was beautiful
Good
@HeidiK5159350 · Camped on May 3, 2025 at Campsite #30
Spot 30, pull though. I still gave a good because the spot was nice, the picnic camp area was good and it being pull through was also nice. We ended up not staying because the pull through spot was right on the road and if you didnt get real close to the fence and match the door up with the entrance down to the picnic table, putting our slide out would go over the line and it is right on the road with vehicles going by. I just think on this one a little more info and pictures on what kind of spot it is would be helpful.
@SteveS6334481 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #49
Restroom was handicaped rated but a hand dug ditch prevented access to the restroom by walker or wheelchair. Bathroom ran out of TP. Ranger never checked us in to give us vehicle passes, so we ended up getting a warning violation for parking in the launch ramp area, where we launched boats (this happened last year too, except the Ranger finally gave us vehicle passes and apologized for being late).
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@JonH8691770 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #41
Well maintained, quiet. Lake level was high. Easy to schedule reservation.
Excellent
@MarkR9967928 · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #8
An always welcome respite from the madness of the world.Perfect place to lay up for a couple of days.
@DavidK6336379 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #29
I've used Recreation.gov many times with no problems. However, the two sites I booked at Buckhorn Campground at Black Butte Lake on April 11 -13 were not as advertised and required last minute scrambling to find new sites. The sites were on steep cliffs, with room for one car at each site and one tent (sloped site). The site was advertised as holding 8 people and up to 4 cars. Our group purchased two other sites, sites 20 and 21, which were great. But is there a way to get refunded for 28 and 29? We simply couldn't use those sites for our group.
@WilliamC221307 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #13
Need to get rid of the generator & get quiet electricity. Staff are great. Park hosts & rangers were very nice.
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@ColinWFDE7972D · Camped on Jan 21, 2025 at Campsite #11
Nice open space saw some interesting looking trails on the way out should work for MTB or Gravel Bikes, arrive before dark if possible as no street lighting in the campsite.
Good
@MonaW3238019 · Camped on Jan 21, 2025 at Campsite #18
Beautiful campground, peaceful even with the generator running. Minus 1 star for the cold shower : (
Excellent
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Jan 17, 2025 at Campsite #3
Clean, quiet, always worth the visit in the "off season" Generator noise is minimal.
Good
@JimW6270918 · Camped on Jan 7, 2025 at Campsite #10
Very clean nice sized spot for trailer bath rooms were also very good. For us that dont walk well anymore little to no access to lake for fishing. When checking in site wouldnt allow me to enter my senior life time pass for discount
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@ChrisS8694045 · Camped on Dec 26, 2024 at Campsite #10
Enjoyable trails with nice camping area. Clean washrooms and well maintained grounds. They had some power and water issues but setup a big generator to provide power while they worked through the issues. They have a big wind generator and solar panels but the wind generator appeared to be halted. Crazy windstorm overnight with wind so strong that I had trouble walking around. I look forward to returning on the summer with better weather.
@DanW8978335 · Camped on Dec 7, 2024 at Campsite #21
site was closed. we had even verified a few times, i think the web site linked 2 locations to Buckhorn. they sold us a reservation for one and set us up for another that was not open. i don't even know how to dispute, it was not a good experience and i have low trust in this system.
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@JohnK6536193 · Camped on Dec 6, 2024 at Campsite #8
Get rid of that dammed generator. How long will you let that thing go 24/7. Incompetent oafs. Army Core of Engineers.
Excellent
@JanetO4DB059C0 · Camped on Dec 4, 2024 at Campsite #3
This campground is in a beautiful setting with a huge area of native oak savannah, great birdwatching, and trails. HOWEVER, there is a loud generator running 24/7, right adjacent to the campground, which totally ruined our experience. There is no warning about this on their website, or we would not have come here. In a normal campground, generators are required to be turned off during quiet hours, and this one is significantly louder than any RV generator. We were told it is to run the bathroom. Really? Install a vault toilet and let people use a flashlight. The bathroom is run down anyway (plumbing issues) and needs an overhaul.
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@JeffS4172407 · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #4
Great place on the lake. Quiet and nice place to visit
@GlennM501EF5A6 · Camped on Nov 19, 2024 at Campsite #8
We love visiting Buckhorn as the facilities are always well maintained. The exception is the ongoing use of a large, noisy generator. This has been an issue for several YEARS now. I understand it's use as a temporary stop gap for the water situation, but it electrical issue should be fixed. It really distracts from the point of camping with peace and quiet as this generator runs 24/7.
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@LeeE6993382 · Camped on Nov 16, 2024 at Campsite #36
The Army Corps of Engineers is a noteworthy organisation, but Buckhorn Lake park does not reflect this. The bathrooms are foul, the showers are more or less unusable, the water pressure is low, and many of the bathrooms have only emergency lighting. The tables are effaced and could use a good cleaning. The railings and steps are decayed. Yes, it is cheap, 20 dollars, and formerly 18 dollars a night, but one does not want to stay since it is so dismal.
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@AverySDA625D9F · Camped on Nov 14, 2024 at Campsite #38
It was a clean campsite, it had good bathrooms with showers. It was very gorgeous.
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@SidneyBD1C848E · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #49
The sites were awesome! However, the toilet facilities were not! The bathrooms ran out of toilet paper on the second day of our trip and we had to go into town to buy some for the next two days. One of the toilets in the main bathrooms was clogged in the men's bathroom and unusable. No one came around to check them or clean during the period we were there. On the bright side we didn't allow that to affect our time there and had an amazing time! The sites were clean and the camp was awesome!! We will be back again!! One of our favorite places to visit!! Thank You!!
@XiaobingL4057F · Camped on Nov 4, 2024 at Campsite #15
The Buckhorn Recreation Area is a quiet and convenient place for an overnight stay, especially for those visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park. Although there is no electricity at the campsite, this doesnt pose a significant issue for most visitors. The facilities include a clean restroom with water and lighting, as well as a shower room, which adds convenience to the stay.Its worth noting that only one area within the campground allows for car camping, so be mindful of this when making reservations. The lack of generator noise contributes to a peaceful atmosphere, making it easy to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.Overall, Buckhorn Recreation Area is a great option for a tranquil overnight experience close to nature, with easy access to essential amenities.
Good
@SharonS7186721 · Camped on Nov 4, 2024 at Campsite #3
There was a large generator being used by the campground operators at Buckhorn. It was terribly noisy and forced us to move to escape the noise. Greatly impacted our experience in a negative way.
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